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State Park
Clear Lake Campsite
Manistique, MI
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- Reservations:906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
- Operator:906-474-6442
- Address:RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT Β· Manistique, MI Β· 49878
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About
Overview
There are many campsites on the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest. Many are located on inland lakes and are in a rustic forest environment with few to no amenities and no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience. All of these sites are nestled in hardwood trees and pines. All of them are on small inland lakes, which offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities.
Recreation
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters.
Swimming is not recommended at this site.
Clear Lake boasts a great fishery of yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. Occasionally, splake may be caught as well.
There is a back-in boat launch located adjacent to the campsite. It is used as public access point, so campers can expect users to cross their site to access this launch.
Facilities
There is **NO** drinking water.
There are **NO** primitive toilets.
**Lake Name:** Clear Lake
**Number of Sites:** 1
**Maximum Number of People:** 8
**Toilets:** No
**Boat Access:** Back-In
**Lake Size (acres):** 109
Natural Features
Clear Lake hosts a single campsite in an open area, located on the eastern side of the lake. This site measures 50 ft x 30 ft and can accomodate 2 families and trailers. There is a boat launch located adjacent to this site that is used by the public. Campers can expect public use of this boat access.
Nearby Attractions
There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals.
contact_info
For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.
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Amenities
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted β verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (1)
Within ~30 miles
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Wagner Falls Lookout
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Olson Falls
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Tannery Falls
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Munising Falls Trail
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Valley Spur Ski Trail
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